Heart-Healthy Diets

Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Ornish Diet has been shown to reverse heart disease and artery blockages after just one year. The high-fiber, low-fat diet, which features fish and vegetables, can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Ornish Diet has been shown to reverse heart disease and artery blockages after just one year. The high-fiber, low-fat diet, which features fish and vegetables, can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, or "TLC" Diet was developed by the National Institutes of Health and is endorsed by American Heart Association. The diet, which promotes lean meats and whole grains, cuts cholesterol and fat while boosting soluble fiber.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or "DASH" Diet was developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to lower blood pressure. It works by boosting fiber and lean protein intake while slashing salt.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Mediterranean Diet can help lower blood pressure and "bad" LDL cholesterol. It emphasizes fish, fruits and flavorful vegetables -- with the occasional glass of red wine, of course.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

Unlike a vegetarian diet, the vegan diet eliminates all animal products -- even eggs, dairy and gelatin. The diet can help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels low, and studies suggest cutting meat can slash the risk of death from heart disease by a third.

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Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Engine 2 Diet emphasizes veggies while cutting vegetable oils. On top of boosting heart health by limiting saturated fat and cholesterol, the diet -- a twist on the vegan diet -- can also help you lose weight.

Top 9 Heart-Healthy Diets

The Mayo Clinic Diet keeps blood pressure and cholesterol in check with heart-healthy foods like egg substitute, veggies, whole grains and fruits. The diet, which limits saturated fats, can also help you lose weight.